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Hands have fine tremors
Tripping over nothing
Moving slow
Hard to walk
Muscle tension
Shaky hands
Frequent nighttime urination
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A progressive nervous system disorder affecting movement. It occurs due to nerve cell damage in the brain. The exact cause for PD is unknown. Risk factors include genetics, male gender, old age, and exposure to certain toxins and environmental factors.
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
There is currently no cure for Parkinson's Disease, but there are medications to help control symptoms. Treatment typically includes lifestyle changes, physiotherapy, and medications to reduce symptoms.
Reviewed By:
Shohei Harase, MD (Neurology)
Dr. Harase spent his junior and senior high school years in Finland and the U.S. After graduating from the University of Washington (Bachelor of Science, Molecular and Cellular Biology), he worked for Apple Japan Inc. before entering the University of the Ryukyus School of Medicine. He completed his residency at Okinawa Prefectural Chubu Hospital, where he received the Best Resident Award in 2016 and 2017. In 2021, he joined the Department of Cerebrovascular Medicine at the National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, specializing in hyperacute stroke.
Content updated on Feb 13, 2025
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